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Category: People & Culture

Coffee shop encounter leads to career at MCG

Reading Time: 3 minutesJohn Ellison was studying with friends one day, when Frank McShane overheard their conversation and was impressed with what he heard….

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Second swing hits big!

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow the Kelowna Golf Fundraiser Grew Tenfold in Two Years Success is something that usually takes time to build, but that…

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Palm Coast toy drive: A view from both sides of the toy bin

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe holiday season is a time that inspires many to give back to their communities, and that rings true for City…

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The growth of giving: From one toy bin to 40 in three years

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Nate Jefferson, City Electric Supply (CES) regional manager for the South Texas area, decided to put a toy drive bin…

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CES Falmouth honors 10th anniversary with first customers

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s not every day that a business celebrates a big milestone with its very first customers. But that’s exactly what happened…

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Team members & customers build pool for wish kid

Reading Time: 5 minutesMany say if you’re fortunate enough to give back, you should. City Electric Supply (CES) has done just that by making a child’s…

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Glenn Ford’s 25 years (so far) with CES and TAMCO

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen Glenn Ford interviewed at City Electric Supply (CES) in 1998, he promised his manager hard work, dedication and commitment. Twenty-five…

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CES raises $60,000 for the American Cancer Society

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince 2016, City Electric Supply (CES) has worked with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support the fight against cancer for everyone. CES is proud…

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Jeff Williamson’s journey from chef to City Electric Supply

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt first glance, the 18-year career of District Manager Jeff Williamson is the conventional path of a City Electric Supply (CES) team member….

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New facility, same community: CES Southern Pines reopens

Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter 20 years, City Electric Supply (CES) Southern Pines has moved to a new location down the road. Joey Barefoot, district manager of the…

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Customer stories: Ben’s gift

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) previously introduced Ben Wright, an outside sales representative and expert woodturner in Marion, North Carolina. In partnership with CES Cares, the…

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How Brian Warth grew from driver to projects gear specialist

Reading Time: 3 minutesBrian Warth joined City Electric Supply (CES) later in life as a driver 10 years ago in Simpsonville, South Carolina—taking a chance on…

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CES Martinsburg and local community help a child in need

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a child is in need, there’s nothing the power of teamwork cannot accomplish. That was the case when City Electric…

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Honoring VP of operations Jim Lawson’s nearly 45 years at CES

Reading Time: 3 minutesOn June 30, 2023, Jim Lawson retires as Vice President of Operations for City Electric Supply (CES). His retirement marks the…

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From driver to regional manager: Phil McKinney

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt just 20 years old, Phil McKinney joined City Electric Supply (CES) as a driver in Charlotte, North Carolina, after his…

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Our first Spartan Race fundraiser for Make-A-Wish®

Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) recently hosted their first Spartan Race fundraiser in Boca Raton, Florida, where nearly $65,000 was raised for…

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Robert Haney’s secrets of success

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) Regional Manager Robert Haney has been in the electrical industry for over 22 years. Recently, he shared…

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The power of a wish

Reading Time: 4 minutesMake-A-Wish® is dedicated to its mission of granting life-changing wishes for thousands of children with critical illnesses. For over 40 years,…

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CES helps Georgia Northwestern Technical College student kick off career

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom the start of his journey to becoming a substation electrician, Landon Stephens, a student at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, learned…

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City Electric Supply and Milwaukee Tool partner to help customers celebrate Mother’s Day

Reading Time: 3 minutesChecking off a personal to-do list after work can be difficult, especially after a long day on the road or at…

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CES team member raises nearly $3,000 for Folds of Honor

Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Electric Supply (CES) has always encouraged employees to give back to their communities, whether through its social impact division, CES…

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Two success stories in South Carolina

Reading Time: 4 minutesRecently, two branch managers in neighboring locations in South Carolina shared their stories as they celebrated 10 years with City Electric…

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How CES Cares helps team members give back

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether it’s a local cause or a national initiative, the social impact division of City Electric Supply (CES), CES Cares, is…

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CES Gainesville, GA: Car show fundraiser raises nearly $7,000 for children in need

Reading Time: 4 minutesEach year, countless children and families require the kindness of others to make their days special. Charities across the nation help…